Instagram Is Toxic for 1 in 3 Teens, According to FB’s Internal Research

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 14, 2021

A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that according to Facebook's own internal research, Instagram makes body image issues worse for one in three teen girls using the app. Listeners call in with their own experiences using Instagram and how it affects their mental health.

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